WO1993023894A1 - A battery terminal connector - Google Patents

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WO1993023894A1
WO1993023894A1 PCT/AU1993/000218 AU9300218W WO9323894A1 WO 1993023894 A1 WO1993023894 A1 WO 1993023894A1 AU 9300218 W AU9300218 W AU 9300218W WO 9323894 A1 WO9323894 A1 WO 9323894A1
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battery terminal
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Barry Lawrence Sharpe
Eian Douglas Mathieson
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Matson Automotive Industries Pty. Ltd.
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Priority to JP5519710A priority Critical patent/JPH07506695A/en
Priority to AU40513/93A priority patent/AU664094B2/en
Priority to KR1019940703962A priority patent/KR950701459A/en
Priority to US08/335,768 priority patent/US5556309A/en
Priority to EP93909667A priority patent/EP0640251A4/en
Publication of WO1993023894A1 publication Critical patent/WO1993023894A1/en

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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/11End pieces or tapping pieces for wires, supported by the wire and for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal or conductive member
    • H01R11/28End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
    • H01R11/281End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve for connections to batteries
    • H01R11/282End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve for connections to batteries comprising means for facilitating engagement or disengagement, e.g. quick release terminal

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  • the present invention relates to battery terminals and, in particular, to a snap-lock battery terminal which is easy to remove and install .
  • Battery terminals for motor vehicle batteries and the like usually consist of a pair of half rings which are loose prior to installation. After the half rings have been fitted over the positive or negative terminal of the battery, a screw device is tightened for the terminal clamp to have a tight fit. This tight fit ensures that good electrical contact is made.
  • a snap-lock battery terminal comprising an annular ring of substantial longitudinal extent and minimal radial thickness which is longitudinally slit to form two ends, a lug protruding outwardly from the ring, said lug being used to attach an electric cable thereto, said annular ring having at one said end a manually graspable pivotal member pivotaly connected thereto at a first location, said pivotal member having a clamping member pivotally connected thereto at a second location spaced from said first location, said annular ring further having at its other end at least two circumferenti lly spaced socket means with either of which said clamping member is able to engage, wherein said pivotal member when pivoted towards said annular ring with said clamping member engaged in one of said socket means simultaneously draws together the two ends of said annular ring
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a terminal of a first embodiment shown in its open configuration
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view of the terminal of Fig. 1 shown in its closed configuration
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a terminal of a second embodiment shown in its open configuration
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a terminal of a third embodiment
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a terminal of a fourth embodiment
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a terminal of a fifth embodiment.
  • a first embodiment of the snap-lock battery terminal 10 includes a partial ring 11. At one free end 12 of the ring 11, a pivotal member 13 is connected to a pair of lugs 14 located at the top and bottom thereof, by a pin 15 which passes through the pair of lugs 14.
  • the pivotal member 13 includes a U-shaped channel the top and bottom sides 16 of which have the pin 15 passing therethrough and are located on the outside of the lugs 14.
  • the pivotal member 13 has a clamping member 17 pivotally attached thereto. The clamping member 17 passes through holes 18 in the top and bottom sides 16 of the pivotal member 13.
  • the clamping member 17 is substantially U-shaped length of wire extending from the pivotal member and is able to be mated with two of a plurality of pairs of sockets 19 located at the other end 20 of the ring 11.
  • Each socket 19 in this embodiment is formed by a bent lug 21 which has been bent outwardly from the ring 11.
  • the clamping member 17 therefore engages with the sockets 19 when the clamping member 13 is pivoted into its clamped configuration as illustrated in Fig. 2.
  • the end 20 includes a lug 22 to which an electrical cable 23 is clamped.
  • the lug 22 includes a flat section 24 against which another piece 25 having a trough 26 is secured together by a pair of barbed high tensile plastics pins 27. The pins 27 are easily inserted by hand and do not require the use of tools.
  • the electrical cable 23 is clamped between the flat piece 24 and the trough 26.
  • the ring 11 has a pair of interior tangs 28 on opposite sides of the ring 11.
  • the tangs 28 are used to provide grip and to prevent slippage around the battery posts (not illustrated) as the battery terminal 10 is clamped thereon.
  • the tangs 28 also provide for greater electrical contact as the tangs 28 bite into the metal of the post.
  • the clamping member 17 can be positioned in any of the sockets 19 depending on the relative dimensions of the ring 11 and the post. Once the clamping member 17 is in the correct position, the pivotal member 13 is thus pivoted which manipulates the clamping member 17 into an over-centre snap clamping arrangement thus drawing the free end 12 and the other end 20 together so that the ring 11 has a tight fit over the post.
  • the pivotal member 13 is able to be moved by hand in the other direction thus ricking the ring 11 from the post. This allows the battery terminal 10 to be easily removed from the post as required.
  • the terminal 10 can be released and the clamping member 17 can be positioned in the next socket 19 moving away from the lug 22. This sequence can be continued until the desired tight fit is accomplished.
  • the ring 11 and the pivotal member 13 of the terminal 10 are preferably made from pressed metal and are bent into the desired shape.
  • the pivotal member 13 can be made from moulded plastics and can be coloured red or black as required, ie, red for the connection pivotally attached thereto.
  • the clamping member 17 passes through holes 18 in the top and bottom sides 16 of the pivotal member 13.
  • the clamping member 17 is substantially U-shaped length of wire extending from the pivotal member and is able to be mated with two of a plurality of pairs of sockets 19 located at the other end 20 of the ring 11.
  • Each socket 19 in this embodiment is formed by a bent lug 21 which has been bent outwardly from the ring 11.
  • the clamping member 17 therefore engages with the sockets 19 when the clamping member 13 is pivoted into its clamped configuration as illustrated in Fig. 2.
  • the end 20 includes a lug 22 to which an electrical cable 23 is clamped.
  • the lug 22 includes a flat section 24 against which another piece 25 having a trough 26 is secured together by a pair of pins 27.
  • the electrical cable 23 is clamped between the flat piece 24 and the trough 26.
  • the ring 11 has a pair of interior tangs 28 on opposite sides of the ring 11. The tangs 28 are used to provide grip and to prevent slippage around the battery posts (not illustrated) when the battery terminal 10 is clamped thereon.
  • the clamping member 17 can be positioned in any of the sockets 19 depending on the relative dimensions of the ring 11 and the post. Once the clamping member 17 is in the correct position, the pivotal member 13 is thus pivoted which manipulates the clamping member 17 into an over-centre snap clamping arrangement htus drawing the free end 12 and the other end 20 together so that the ring 11 has a tight fit over the post. To remove the battery terminal 10, the pivotal member 13 is able to be moved by hand in the other direction thus loosening the ring 11 from the post. This allows the battery terminal 10 to be easily removed from the post as required.
  • the terminal 10 can be released and the clamping member 17 can be positioned in the next socket 19 moving away from the lug 22. This sequence can be continued until the desired tight fit is accomplished.
  • the ring 11 and the pivotal member 13 of the terminal 10 are preferably made from pressed metal and are bent into the desired shape.
  • the pivotal member 13 can be made fro moulded plastics and can be coloured red or black as required, ie, red for the connection to the positive battery post and black for the connection to the negative battery post.
  • FIG. 3 A second embodiment is illustrated in Fig. 3.
  • the features are the same as the first embodiment except that an electrical cable 33 is crimped to a lug 32 located at the free end 20.
  • This embodiment illustrates a different version of the connection of the electric cable 33 to the battery terminal 10.
  • a third embodiment is illustrated in Fig. 4.
  • a pair of sockets 49 are located at its other end 40.
  • the end 40 has been bent radially relative to the ring 11 to form a radial lug 42.
  • the sockets 49 are located in this bent lug 42.
  • an electric cable 43 is crimped into a lug 44 which is positioned on the ring 11 between its ends.
  • the electrical cable 53 is attached to the free end 50 in a similar manner to the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3.
  • a different style clamping member 67 is illustrated.
  • the clamping member 67 is pivotally attached to a pin 68 to the clamping member 13.

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Abstract

A snap-lock battery terminal connector (10) is disclosed. The connector (10) comprises a substantially annular ring (11) which has a lug (22) to which an electrical cable (23) is clamped. The connector (10) further comprises a pivotal member (13) which is manually graspable and which is used to move a clamping member (17) into engagement with one of a plurality of sockets (19) positioned on the exterior surface of the ring (11). The pivotal member (13) when pivoted towards the annular ring (11) with the clamping member engaged in one of the sockets (19) draws the two ends (12 and 20) together for the connector (10) to clamp onto a battery terminal.

Description

A BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTOR
The present invention relates to battery terminals and, in particular, to a snap-lock battery terminal which is easy to remove and install . Battery terminals for motor vehicle batteries and the like usually consist of a pair of half rings which are loose prior to installation. After the half rings have been fitted over the positive or negative terminal of the battery, a screw device is tightened for the terminal clamp to have a tight fit. This tight fit ensures that good electrical contact is made.
One disadvantage of this type of terminal clamp arrangement is that the removal and installation of the battery terminal usually requires a screw driver or a spanner. The use of such tools can be time consuming in the case of an electric vehicle such as a fork lift, where a bank of batteries are used to power the vehicle. It is also the case that it is often a requirement to disconnect or remove the battery terminal from the battery when the motor vehicles are being transported, such as by ship. The battery terminal should be disconnected or removed from the battery during such transportation to prevent any possibility that the battery will be dead once the motor vehicle is ready to be driven off the ship at its destination.
It is known to provide battery terminal clamps and French Patent No. 78 305 95 (Published under No. 2,440,093); US Patent No. 1,30,772; and US Patent No. 1,943,190 exemplify the prior art. However,- in order to achieve a good clamping action it is necessary for the clamping ring to be relatively flexible and thus reasonably thin so that thick metal sections are not attempted to be deformed. Furthermore, in order to cater for different sizes of terminal posts, an adjustable clamping arrangement is required. Finally, in order to ensure a good electrical connection, the clamping action should surround the substantially cylindrical side wall of the terminal post.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a snap-lock battery terminal which substantially overcomes or ameliorates the above mentioned disadvantages. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to one aspect of the present invention there is disclosed a snap-lock battery terminal comprising an annular ring of substantial longitudinal extent and minimal radial thickness which is longitudinally slit to form two ends, a lug protruding outwardly from the ring, said lug being used to attach an electric cable thereto, said annular ring having at one said end a manually graspable pivotal member pivotaly connected thereto at a first location, said pivotal member having a clamping member pivotally connected thereto at a second location spaced from said first location, said annular ring further having at its other end at least two circumferenti lly spaced socket means with either of which said clamping member is able to engage, wherein said pivotal member when pivoted towards said annular ring with said clamping member engaged in one of said socket means simultaneously draws together the two ends of said annular ring and firstly increases, and then slightly decreases, the distance between said first and second locations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Some embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings in which:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a terminal of a first embodiment shown in its open configuration,
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the terminal of Fig. 1 shown in its closed configuration, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a terminal of a second embodiment shown in its open configuration,
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a terminal of a third embodiment, Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a terminal of a fourth embodiment, and Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a terminal of a fifth embodiment.
BEST MODE OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A first embodiment of the snap-lock battery terminal 10 includes a partial ring 11. At one free end 12 of the ring 11, a pivotal member 13 is connected to a pair of lugs 14 located at the top and bottom thereof, by a pin 15 which passes through the pair of lugs 14. The pivotal member 13 includes a U-shaped channel the top and bottom sides 16 of which have the pin 15 passing therethrough and are located on the outside of the lugs 14. The pivotal member 13 has a clamping member 17 pivotally attached thereto. The clamping member 17 passes through holes 18 in the top and bottom sides 16 of the pivotal member 13. The clamping member 17 is substantially U-shaped length of wire extending from the pivotal member and is able to be mated with two of a plurality of pairs of sockets 19 located at the other end 20 of the ring 11. Each socket 19 in this embodiment is formed by a bent lug 21 which has been bent outwardly from the ring 11. The clamping member 17 therefore engages with the sockets 19 when the clamping member 13 is pivoted into its clamped configuration as illustrated in Fig. 2. The end 20 includes a lug 22 to which an electrical cable 23 is clamped. In this embodiment the lug 22 includes a flat section 24 against which another piece 25 having a trough 26 is secured together by a pair of barbed high tensile plastics pins 27. The pins 27 are easily inserted by hand and do not require the use of tools. The electrical cable 23 is clamped between the flat piece 24 and the trough 26.
The ring 11 has a pair of interior tangs 28 on opposite sides of the ring 11. The tangs 28 are used to provide grip and to prevent slippage around the battery posts (not illustrated) as the battery terminal 10 is clamped thereon. The tangs 28 also provide for greater electrical contact as the tangs 28 bite into the metal of the post. As illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, the clamping member 17 can be positioned in any of the sockets 19 depending on the relative dimensions of the ring 11 and the post. Once the clamping member 17 is in the correct position, the pivotal member 13 is thus pivoted which manipulates the clamping member 17 into an over-centre snap clamping arrangement thus drawing the free end 12 and the other end 20 together so that the ring 11 has a tight fit over the post. To remove the .battery terminal 10, the pivotal member 13 is able to be moved by hand in the other direction thus losening the ring 11 from the post. This allows the battery terminal 10 to be easily removed from the post as required.
If the fit between the terminal 10 and post is not tight enough for good electrical contact, the terminal 10 can be released and the clamping member 17 can be positioned in the next socket 19 moving away from the lug 22. This sequence can be continued until the desired tight fit is accomplished.
The ring 11 and the pivotal member 13 of the terminal 10 are preferably made from pressed metal and are bent into the desired shape. Alternatively, the pivotal member 13 can be made from moulded plastics and can be coloured red or black as required, ie, red for the connection pivotally attached thereto. The clamping member 17 passes through holes 18 in the top and bottom sides 16 of the pivotal member 13. The clamping member 17 is substantially U-shaped length of wire extending from the pivotal member and is able to be mated with two of a plurality of pairs of sockets 19 located at the other end 20 of the ring 11. Each socket 19 in this embodiment is formed by a bent lug 21 which has been bent outwardly from the ring 11. The clamping member 17 therefore engages with the sockets 19 when the clamping member 13 is pivoted into its clamped configuration as illustrated in Fig. 2. The end 20 includes a lug 22 to which an electrical cable 23 is clamped. In this embodiment the lug 22 includes a flat section 24 against which another piece 25 having a trough 26 is secured together by a pair of pins 27. The electrical cable 23 is clamped between the flat piece 24 and the trough 26. The ring 11 has a pair of interior tangs 28 on opposite sides of the ring 11. The tangs 28 are used to provide grip and to prevent slippage around the battery posts (not illustrated) when the battery terminal 10 is clamped thereon.
As illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, the clamping member 17 can be positioned in any of the sockets 19 depending on the relative dimensions of the ring 11 and the post. Once the clamping member 17 is in the correct position, the pivotal member 13 is thus pivoted which manipulates the clamping member 17 into an over-centre snap clamping arrangement htus drawing the free end 12 and the other end 20 together so that the ring 11 has a tight fit over the post. To remove the battery terminal 10, the pivotal member 13 is able to be moved by hand in the other direction thus loosening the ring 11 from the post. This allows the battery terminal 10 to be easily removed from the post as required. If the fit between the terminal 10 and post is not tight enough for good electrical contact, the terminal 10 can be released and the clamping member 17 can be positioned in the next socket 19 moving away from the lug 22. This sequence can be continued until the desired tight fit is accomplished. The ring 11 and the pivotal member 13 of the terminal 10 are preferably made from pressed metal and are bent into the desired shape. Alternatively, the pivotal member 13 can be made fro moulded plastics and can be coloured red or black as required, ie, red for the connection to the positive battery post and black for the connection to the negative battery post.
A second embodiment is illustrated in Fig. 3. In this embodiment, the features are the same as the first embodiment except that an electrical cable 33 is crimped to a lug 32 located at the free end 20. This embodiment illustrates a different version of the connection of the electric cable 33 to the battery terminal 10.
A third embodiment is illustrated in Fig. 4. In this embodiment, a pair of sockets 49 are located at its other end 40. The end 40 has been bent radially relative to the ring 11 to form a radial lug 42. The sockets 49 are located in this bent lug 42. In this particular embodiment, an electric cable 43 is crimped into a lug 44 which is positioned on the ring 11 between its ends.
In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 5, the electrical cable 53 is attached to the free end 50 in a similar manner to the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3.
In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Fig. 6, a different style clamping member 67 is illustrated. The clamping member 67 is pivotally attached to a pin 68 to the clamping member 13. The foregoing describes only some embodiments of the present invention and modifications, obvious to those skilled in the art, can be made thereto without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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1. A snap-lock battery terminal comprising an annular ring of substantial longitudinal extent and minimal radial thickness which is longitudinally slit to form two ends, a lug protruding outwardly from the ring, said lug being used to attach an electric cable thereto, said annular ring having at one said end a manually graspable pivotal member pivotaly connected thereto at a first location, said pivotal member having a clamping member pi otally connected thereto at a second location spaced from said first location, said annular ring further having at its other end at least two circu ferentially spaced socket means with either of which said clamping member is able to engage, wherein said pivotal member when pivoted towards said annular ring with said clamping member engaged in one of said socket means simultaneously draws together the two ends of said annular ring and firstly increases, and then slightly decreases, the distance between said first and second locations.
2. A battery terminal according to claim 1, wherein said clamping member is substantially U-shaped having arms extending from opposite sides of said pivotal member, and said socket means engages with the portion of said U-shaped member located between said arms.
3. A battery terminal according to claim 2, wherein said socket means comprises a pair of slots positioned adjacent longitudinally opposite edges of said ring at said other end.
4. A battery terminal according to claim 3, wherein said slots are formed between a pair of lugs which extend outwardly from said ring.
5. A battery terminal accordi g to claim 3, wherein said slots are formed in a radially outwardly bent lug at the other end of said ring.
6. A battery terminal according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lug which attaches said electrical cable is located at an end of said ring.
7. A battery terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said lug which attaches said electrical cable is located intermediate said ends.
8. A battery terminal according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said ring has at least one tang on its interior surface. _
9. A battery terminal according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said pivotal member is made from plastics.
10. A battery terminal according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said lug which attaches said electrical cable includes two separate pieces which clamp said electrical cable therebetween, and at least one barbed pin is used to secure said two pieces together.
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US08/335,768 US5556309A (en) 1992-05-12 1993-05-12 Battery terminal connector
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